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rear pull-up

rear pull-up is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Grab the pull-up bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

Step 2. Hang from the bar with your arms fully extended and your body straight.

Step 3. Engage your back muscles and pull your body up towards the bar, keeping your elbows close to your body.

Step 4. Continue pulling until your chin is above the bar.

Step 5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your body back down to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

lats

Secondary muscles

bicepsforearms

Primary body parts

back

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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